CIC CIC Administrative & Program Management 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which document outlines the day-to-day procedures, expectations, and rules for a high school athletic program?
- Athletic handbook (Correct answer)
- Budget spreadsheet
- Practice schedule
- Game film log
Correct answer: Athletic handbook
An athletic handbook communicates program policies and expectations to athletes, parents, and staff.
Question 2: When preparing a seasonal budget, a CIC coach should FIRST identify:
- Projected revenues and fixed expenses (Correct answer)
- Tournament travel destinations
- Uniform design preferences
- Off-season workout locations
Correct answer: Projected revenues and fixed expenses
Identifying projected revenues and fixed expenses provides the financial baseline for all other budget decisions.
Question 3: A coach notices that equipment inventory is significantly depleted mid-season. The best immediate administrative response is to:
- Submit a formal purchase request to the athletic director (Correct answer)
- Ask parents to donate replacements
- Cancel practice until equipment arrives
- Borrow equipment from another sport indefinitely
Correct answer: Submit a formal purchase request to the athletic director
Formal purchase requests through the athletic director ensures proper accountability and budget tracking.
Question 4: A CIC coach scheduling facility use should submit requests to the school facilities coordinator:
- Well in advance of the season (Correct answer)
- The day before each practice
- Only when conflicts arise
- After the season ends
Correct answer: Well in advance of the season
Advance scheduling prevents conflicts with other programs and ensures consistent practice space.
Question 5: Which of the following is a PRIMARY responsibility of an interscholastic coach regarding program records?
- Maintaining accurate eligibility and participation records (Correct answer)
- Publishing game statistics on social media
- Designing the school's sports website
- Filing tax documents for booster clubs
Correct answer: Maintaining accurate eligibility and participation records
Accurate eligibility and participation records protect the school from compliance violations and ensure fair competition.
Question 6: When evaluating end-of-season program performance, a CIC coach should use which approach?
- Review win-loss record alongside player development and program goals (Correct answer)
- Focus only on championship results
- Survey only senior athletes
- Compare budget spending to rival schools
Correct answer: Review win-loss record alongside player development and program goals
A comprehensive evaluation includes both competitive outcomes and individual athlete development relative to program goals.
CIC CIC Administrative & Program Management 1
Which document outlines the day-to-day procedures, expectations, and rules for a high school athletic program?